Dependable Private Chef and Caregiver

Gregory Spencer Jr.

**** * ******** ****, *** ***1 • Phoenix, AZ 85054

512-***-**** • **********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience spanning private culinary services, in-home elderly care, event and vendor support, and skilled trades. Trusted to deliver personalized, high-quality service while staying organized under pressure. A compassionate, reliable worker who takes ownership of responsibilities and readily adapts to new challenges and clients.

CORE SKILLS

Private & Personalized Client Service Meal Planning & Preparation

Elderly & In-Home Care Event & Vendor Logistics

Time Management & Reliability Food Safety & Quality Control

Compassion & Communication Organization & Attention to Detail

WORK EXPERIENCE

Private Chef & Meal Prep Services 2024 – Present

Self-Employed — Texas & Arizona (Remote / Travel)

•Plan menus, shop, and prepare customized meals based on client dietary needs and preferences.

•Provide weekly meal prep and packaging, applying culinary training in nutrition and food safety.

•Build trusted, ongoing client relationships through reliable, high-quality service.

Vendor Setup & Breakdown Services 2024 – Present

Self-Employed — Texas & Arizona (Remote / Travel)

•Set up and break down booths, displays, and equipment for small-business vendors at markets and events.

•Handle logistics, transport, and on-site organization to keep events running on schedule.

•Work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining a professional, customer-first approach.

In-Home Elderly Caregiver 2021 – 2024

Aurora, IL

•Provided daily personal care, meal preparation, and companionship for elderly clients in their homes.

•Assisted with mobility, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and errands.

•Maintained a safe, clean environment and updated family members on client well-being.

Aladdin Painters Union — Sandwich, IL 2004 – 2021

Painter

•Prepared surfaces and applied finishes to door frames, floor trim, and interior fixtures.

•Maintained quality and met deadlines while following safety procedures and coordinating with the crew.

Beaverton Bakery — Beaverton, OR 2003 – 2004

Baker

•Baked and decorated cookies and baked goods in a high-volume, fast-paced production setting.

•Trained new employees on production standards while maintaining quality and presentation.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Western Culinary Institute — Portland, OR 2003 – 2004

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — Associate of Occupational Studies

Fourteen-month, intensive, hands-on ACF-accredited culinary arts program covering fine dining, baking and pastries, international cuisine, nutrition, food safety, purchasing, and kitchen management.

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